Congressional Art Competition
The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District and across the nation.
Each participating congressional office selects one winning piece of student artwork. The district winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, alongside winning submissions from across the country. The winning student will also be invited to attend the Congressional Art Competition Winners’ Celebration in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 2026, and their artwork will be featured on the House of Representatives' official Congressional Art Competition page.
The following is a summary of the Congressional Art Competition rules:
Artwork entered in the contest must be two-dimensional. Submissions may measure up to 26 inches by 26 inches with a depth of up to 4 inches and should not exceed 15 pounds in weight, including framing.
Accepted forms of artwork include:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (charcoal and pastel must be fixed)
- Collages: must be two dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photographs
View the full guidelines here: 2026 Congressional Art Competition Rules
Please complete the Student Release Form here: 2026 Student Release Form. This form must be typed, printed, and then signed.
Entries must be submitted to our district office before Friday, April 03 at 5:00 pm PT or to your school's main office before Friday, April 03 at 3:00 pm PT. Students are limited to one art submission per year.
Additional office information & requirements:
- Office Address: 7785 W Sahara Ave, Suite 203 Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Must make 2 copies of 2026 Student Release Form (one in a folder and one taped to the back of the artwork)
- Art pieces do not have to be framed for judging
- In addition, please submit a high-quality photo in JPG format to Adam.allen@mail.house.gov Make sure to include a copy of the 2026 Student Release Form in PDF format. Include in the subject line of the email the following information:
- “Your name - Name of the piece – Medium”
Entries will be judged by a panel of local artists and art experts, and the winner will be notified by early May.
If you would like more information about the Congressional Art Competition, reach out to Adam.allen@mail.house.gov